89 740 GL inner tie rods question

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by Geronimo, Nov 6, 2005.

  1. Geronimo

    Geronimo Guest

    I need to replace the inner tie rods on my 89 740 GL sedan, both have
    too much play. There is a pair of new tie rods being sold on eBay, but
    they are actually for an 87 740, not 89. I suspect the 87 and 89 tie
    rods are the same, but I think Volvo 740 came with racks made by two
    different companies. Maybe the tie rods have to match the rack?

    Would these tie rods be compatible? DO I need to find out what make
    of rack they are for and check to see what I have, so I don't get
    something unuseable?








    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8011351651&sspagename=ADME:B:DS:MT:28
     
    Geronimo, Nov 6, 2005
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  2. They definitely have to match the manufacturer: ZF or Cam Gear. Check out
    http://www.fcpgroton.com/volvo700900steering.htm and then decide whether you
    want to bother with e-bay. I also recommend replacing the boot at the same
    time, since the ends don't last long when the boot tears.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 7, 2005
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  3. Geronimo

    Randy G. Guest

    Additionally, are you SURE it's the tie rod end and not the rack
    itself? At the end of the rack, inside, there is some sort of bushing.
    I thought we needed tie rod ends on the 960, but when I examined it
    carefully the inner tie rod ends were fine, but the entire end of the
    rack where it exits the the housing was quite loose- VERY easily felt
    by grabbing it and giving it a good lateral shaking. Since racks
    usually(?) come with the inner tie rod ends attached it is worth being
    sure...



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    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvos
    '90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
    "Shelby" & "Kate"
     
    Randy G., Nov 7, 2005
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  4. Geronimo

    jcarltaylor Guest

    I just happen to have a set of inner tie rod ends for my 89 740 that I
    bought and never used. I don't recall whether they are cam or zf.
    Find out which you need. If these will work for you, I will sell them
    to you cheap. Kindest regards, jct


    t'On Sun, 06 Nov 2005 18:14:45 -0800, "Randy G."
     
    jcarltaylor, Nov 7, 2005
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  5. Geronimo

    Geronimo Guest

    I looked at the rack, but could not see any identification on it as to
    whether it is ZF or TRW. Where/how is it marked? THere is a plate
    covering up the middle of the rack, do you have to remove that in
    order to see it?
     
    Geronimo, Nov 11, 2005
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  6. Geronimo

    Randy G. Guest

    This will tell you:
    http://www.vlvworld.com/VIN/plates740.htm
    ...and this will be of interest
    http://www.vlvworld.com/indexframe.html?production.html


    __ __
    Randy & \ \/ /alerie's
    \__/olvos
    '90 245 Estate - '93 965 Estate
    "Shelby" & "Kate"
     
    Randy G., Nov 11, 2005
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  7. You might have to remove the plate - I can't visualize that very well. The
    ZF racks have a giant "ZF" cast on one of the flatter surfaces, but the
    other type is not well marked.

    Mike
     
    Michael Pardee, Nov 11, 2005
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  8. Geronimo

    Geronimo Guest

    Well I checked the door post ID plate against the info on the volvo
    webpage Randy G. referenced. 3 is for ZF, 4 is for TRW. On mine, the
    number for the steering rack is a 2! So I will have to jack up car
    again and check the dimensions of the boot ends, etc. to figure out
    which it is.
     
    Geronimo, Nov 12, 2005
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  9. Geronimo

    Geronimo Guest

    It is a CAM/TRW. The code 2 on the door pillar is for CAM/TRW. Thanks!
     
    Geronimo, Nov 12, 2005
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